What is the cheapest way to get from York to Ipswich?

The cheapest way to get from York to Ipswich is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from York to Ipswich?

The fastest way to get from York to Ipswich is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £65 - £130.

Is there a direct train between York and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct train from York to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Ipswich via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from York to Ipswich?

The distance between York and Ipswich is 194 miles. The road distance is 195.7 miles.

How do I travel from York to Ipswich without a car?

The best way to get from York to Ipswich without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £65 - £130.

How long does it take to get from York to Ipswich?

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from York to Ipswich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Ipswich train from?

York to Ipswich train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Where does the York to Ipswich train arrive?

York to Ipswich train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from York to Ipswich?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Ipswich is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from York to Ipswich.

How do I get a train ticket from York to Ipswich?

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Where can I stay near Ipswich?

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York to Ipswich - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from York to Ipswich by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Peterboroughtrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Ipswichtrain Peterborough - Ipswich / ...
3h 53m
£66–128
Drive 194.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from York to Ipswichcar 194.6 mi
3h 55m
£48–69
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
6h 12m
£128–383
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from York to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Elytrain
3. Take the train from Ely to Ipswichtrain
6h 19m
£104–178
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane LBA - NWI
3. Take the train from Norwich to Ipswichtrain
7h 31m
£123–449
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LBA - STN
3. Take the train from Chelmsford to Ipswichtrain
8h 9m
£79–177
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
6h 2m
£119–389

York to Ipswich by train

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3h 53mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 192.6 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between York, England and Ipswich, England?

You can take a train from York to Ipswich via Peterborough in around 3h 53m.

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